The Secret Military Plans Switzerland Put In Place to Survive the Cold War
Switzerland has long been considered one of the most neutral countries in the world, having always endeavored to avoid war. That resistance to conflict, however,…
A Shark Wreaked Havoc on the US Navy’s Nuclear Submarine Fleet
There are a number of reasons why submarines have been taken out of commission while scouring the depths of the ocean. These include hitting sea…
Able Archer 83: The NATO Exercise That Nearly Sparked Nuclear War
NATO has always been a topic of contention between the west and Russia. This was especially true during the Cold War, when there were fears…
The Medal of Honor Recipient Who Shot Someone He Accused of Being a Communist Spy
Arthur Jackson enlisted in the US Marine Corps when he was only 18 years old. He quickly became a super soldier, earning both the Purple…
A B-52 Bomber Fire Almost Caused a Chernobyl-Like Incident in North Dakota
It might come as a surprise to some, but the United States came close to nuclear disaster more than once during the Cold War. The…
A B-52 Stratofortress Once Crashed in North Carolina, Dropping Two Nuclear Bombs
The Cold War was a time of uncertainty across the world, particularly in the United States, where the majority of the population feared a nuclear…
Gail Halvorsen Dropped Candy Over Berlin During the Soviet Blockade In 1948-49
The Soviet blockade of Berlin in 1948-49 was a tough time for those living in the German capital. The United States was among the Allied…
The Skipjack-Class Gave the US Navy An Edge in Underwater Combat
The Skipjack-class of American submarine was developed in the 1950s, bringing about a host of revolutionary features that became standard for future vessels. Named after…
A Sausage-Filled Jetliner Crashed During the Cold War, Killing 16 Soviet Admirals
One of the many close calls between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War occurred on February 7, 1981. On this…